Hope you can tune in for this important roundtable. Watch from my Facebook page at facebook.com/AsmJamesRamos

Thank you to all who participated in today's powerful roundtable discussion about how the state is responding to its charge to prevent suicide, especially in our Native American and youth communities. Thank you to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians for hosting this event!

News 3 covered the suicide prevention roundtable yesterday. The story captured the essence and urgency behind the need for California to ensure equitable and targeted mental health services for all our state's residents. Thank you for the coverage! Watch: kesq.com/news/2024/07/1…

Good job West Sac for taking action to remove a street name using a street slur against Native American women. City Council & residents are following the law -- AB 2022, my bill from a few years ago to eliminate the slur from CA place names. Read more: sacbee.com/news/equity-la…

Remember Annual CA Indian Cultural Awareness Event is scheduled for Mon./ Aug. 5 @ 5:30 PM in Capitol Park at Native American statue on L Street side of park. At 5:45, we'll walk to Cafeteria 15L for program. RSVP to [email protected] or calling 916-319-2045. Please come!

You can read my full press release on the Prop 47 Inland Empire Audit on my website here: a45.asmdc.org/press-releases…

Sec. Deb Haaland released 2nd part of investigation into forced removal & assimilation of Ntv Am children from their families and placement at U.S. boarding schools. It is a grim and horrific report. My grandmother was among those taken & survived. More: wapo.st/3YoDSEg

Suicide, particularly child and youth suicide, is a tragedy that can scar families and communities for generations. It is time to fight this scourge and ensure we are doing all we can to prevent this sorrow. Read more: sbsun.com/2024/08/03/cal…

Great news briefing and hearing today about the inexcusable delays in returning Native American remains and artifacts in the possession of the UC and CSU systems. More: a45.asmdc.org/press-releases…

Read Sac Bee reporter Emma Hall's story about UC & CSU failing to return Native American human remains as required. Read: Tribal leaders call on California universities to repatriate | Sacramento Bee (sacbee.com)

Watch this great recap of our 5th Annual California Indian Cultural Awareness Event. Click: youtube.com/watch?v=2VUjk5…

IMPORTANT NAGPRA INFO: CSU inviting tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission list to consult on the CSU Working Draft Policy for Tribal Consultation Purposes: Sept. 1 to Nov. 30. Office scheduling appointments now. Visit CSU website ASAP at: nagpra.calstate.edu/csu-systemwide...

We had important bills survive the suspense file process yesterday. Next step is the Senate floor. For a rundown of these measures and others, click a45.asmdc.org/press-releases…

Please watch Indigenous Justice, Native Sisters Circle and others at a news conference urging passage of AB 2138 and celebrate its overwhelming support in the Legislature. You can watch on my Facebook page.

Sac Bee reporter Emma Hall wrote a strong piece about the complicated and deadly factors surrounding the Missing and Murder Indigenous People crisis here in California. She also takes a look at possible tools, including some of my legislation. Read more: sacbee.com/news/equity-la…

The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Murdered People crisis has caused unspeakable trauma that extends beyond the immediate victims. LA List featured my bill, AB 2138, as a means to help prevent the ongoing MMIP tragedy. More: laist.com/news/some-trib…

Please watch news conference to urge Pres. Biden to designate proposed Sáttítla, Chuckwalla & Kw'tsán Ntl. Monuments & protect sacred Tribal lands in CA. Lands are culturally sensitive and environmentally endangered. We must protect & preserve them. Watch here Wed., 8/28 @ 9 AM.

Working hard for the 45th Assembly District. So glad to have my wife Terri with me tonight along with good colleagues.

Happy Labor Day! Thank you all who labor across this country and state keep us fed, healthy, educated, housed, protected, and happy! You are appreciated.

Congrats to SB Community College District upon plans to open a $4.1M job training center in 2028. Job training fields to include manufacturing, construction, office skills, tree care, & more. Glad to be a part of effort benefiting IE region! Read: sbsun.com/2024/09/04/4-1…